Filming wraps on 'Game of Thrones'

George R. R. Martin has confirmed that filming has finished on upcoming HBO drama Game of Thrones.

The fantasy series, based on Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, was originally picked up by the cable network in March.

He wrote on his blog: "Principal photography on HBO's first season of Game of Thrones has now wrapped. Which is not to say the work is done. Now comes editing, special effects, scoring and all the other behind-the-scenes stuff that makes up post production."

Martin, who also serves as producer on the project, added that his own work on the series will continue.

"The cast and crew get to go home for a while," he explained. "For the producers, the road goes ever on and on."